The incessant creep of AI means incessant questions about how much of it we want in our lives. Our new columnist describes how his small New Jersey restaurant is coming up with answers.

Two Dads, One Toddler, a Lot of Baggage
Two British dads visit the Big Apple with their young daughter in tow, worried about how she’ll behave, wondering how they’ll be received, and remembering they have nothing to be ashamed of.
Keeping It Real in Mexican Wine Country
We went down to Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California’s booming wine region, to find out how they’re navigating the excruciatingly modern condition of popularity vs. accessibility.
What To Expect From Your First Safari
There’s a lot you’ll have to get used to on your first African safari, but if you’re okay with no longer being atop the food chain, you’ll be reminded how exhilarating it is to be alive.
Captain Whidbey Is a Piece of PNW Heritage
Built in 1907 on an island north of Seattle, Captain Whidbey is an icon of the Pacific Northwest. Where it stands out today is for refusing to let its time-earned personality be railroaded by progress.
War, Ruins, Reconciliation in Sarajevo
Eight years after hosting the 1984 Winter Olympics, Sarajevo was a war zone. Today, blood-red flowers splashed on sidewalks and streets remind a new influx of tourists of the city’s violent past.
Hotels and Literary History in the Lake District
From Wordsworth to Potter to Swift, writers have long retreated to England’s pastoral Lake District to find inspiration from its craggy grandeur, its infinite coziness, and its charming hotels.
Visit These U.S. National Parks While You Can
A national park road trip is an American summertime tradition. But summer’s almost gone. These wonderful hotels, not far from park entrances, will help you visit before it’s too late.
Zannier Île de Bendor Tried Hard Not to Change
Paul Ricard always wanted his isle of Bendor to be a place of art and community. Thirty years on from his death, after defying calls to make it a private playground, Zannier Île de Bendor honors his wishes.
The Panoramic Vision of the Zannier Hotels
Arnaud Zannier doesn’t just create hotels, he creates panoramas — complete, comprehensive hospitality experiences with all the drama and amusement of the cinema.
The Greatest Hotel Fireplaces of All Time
For some of us here at Tablet, a fireplace is the most special place. Especially when it’s in our favorite place: a hotel. Here are fifteen of the best to ever do it.
Twelve of the Most Tranquil Hotels on Mykonos
If you only know Mykonos from its reputation as a global hub of party culture, you’re missing out. Here are twelve small hotels that prioritize the rhythms of nature over those of the night club.
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